ICE Surge in Minneapolis Sparks Violence and Protests
Trump’s 2,000‑agent ICE surge in Minneapolis‑St. Paul sparked shootings, a child’s detention, and widespread protests.
In early December 2025, the Trump administration launched Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis‑St. Paul, deploying masked, armed ICE agents to raid businesses and homes. On Jan. 6, 2026, officials added 2,000 more agents, making the twin‑city deployment the largest U.S. federal presence since the 2021 national guard surge. The crackdown has already resulted in two U.S. citizens shot dead, the detention of a 5‑year‑old boy, and the killing of nurse Alex Pretti. Somali‑descent residents—about 80,000 in the area—have protested daily, citing racial profiling. Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey have urged a withdrawal, while Vice‑President JD Vance has defended the agents. The surge has drawn national attention and deepened tensions between federal law enforcement and local communities.
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